Sterile Processing Tech II — Growth & Team Focus

MercyOne; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne in Iowa seeks a Sterile Processing Tech II to clean, sterilize, and distribute medical instruments for patient care. You will help maintain infection control and meet high safety standards in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include decontamination, instrument prep, inventory management, and safe operation of sterilization equipment; Cedar Falls location only includes patient transport support as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; sterile processing training preferred.
• Minimum 6 months of experience with surgical instruments or patient care support.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and sterilization techniques.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Decontamination & sterilization: clean and sterilize surgical instruments and medical equipment per AAMI standards.
• Instrument preparation: inspect, assemble, and wrap surgical trays and equipment for use.
• Inventory management: maintain supply levels and ensure timely distribution to patient care areas.
• Equipment handling: operate specialized medical sterilization equipment safely and efficiently.
• Patient support (Cedar Falls location only): transport patients and assist nursing staff with pre-operative procedures.

Skills

Medical terminology

Sterilization techniques

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Sterile processing training preferred

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

MercyOne in Iowa seeks a Sterile Processing Tech II to clean, sterilize, and distribute medical instruments for patient care. You will help maintain infection control and meet high safety standards in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include decontamination, instrument prep, inventory management, and safe operation of sterilization equipment; Cedar Falls location only includes patient transport support as needed.